The food aside, Sweetings is famous for its signature ‘Black Velvet’, a mix of champagne and Guinness which was created in 1861 in response to the death of Prince Albert. Famous patrons have reportedly included the French painter Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec as well as the late George Francis...
People take pictures at the famous "Shibuya Crossing" in the Shibuya district of Tokyo, Japan, June 14, 2023. PHILIP FONG/AFP/Getty "To secure a stable workforce, the government will promote labor market reforms to maximize the employment of women, the elderly and others," Chief Cabinet Se...
When Puritans with the Massachusetts Bay Company established this city in 1630, they named it aftertheir home in Lincolnshire, England—Boston. Many people living in the region took advantage of its location near the ocean, working as fishermen, shipbuilders, merchants, and seamen. Boston also bec...
Thanks to all the other participants from last week. Today, please nominate a famous Belgian! It could be one of your favorite football players, scholars, artists, etc. Or it could be a scientist, an influencer or...
Had Naismith not been at the YMCA, basketball may have never been invented at least not at that time. The YMCA has a very rich history and you can learn more about it bygoing here. 30 famous people you might not know were college athletes ...
Arak is “our original drink,” she said. “But it’s such an underrated drink – it’s not as famous as wine.” It “was more consumed by the older generation, and the young generation are a bit hesitant of arak. “We wanted to reinvent the concept without touching the roots.” ...
A temple is roughly defined as a structure reserved for religious or spiritual activities. Temples have been built throughout the ages and many new ones open their doors every year. The Akshardham Temple in New Delhi built in 2008 and the White Temple in
When Puritans with the Massachusetts Bay Company established this city in 1630, they named it aftertheir home in Lincolnshire, England—Boston. Many people living in the region took advantage of its location near the ocean, working as fishermen, shipbuilders, merchants, and seamen. Boston also...
Living Area Joseph Barbieri, Sotheby's International Realty Living Area This multipurpose room is great for entertaining, spending quality time with family, and even setting up a home office. Continuous Luxury Joseph Barbieri, Sotheby's International Realty ...
In the 1880’s, however, those big trees spelled big profits to the men who could take them down. The most famous group of people who sacked the sequoias was the Kaweah Colony, a utopian socialist community. They lived in groves near the trees from 1886 to 1892. ...